Historical Maps of Charleston, Illinois

What stories do these 13 old maps tell about Charleston's past? From 1933 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Charleston's history through maps:

  • Trace Charleston's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Charleston's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Charleston, IL maps

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  1. 1933 Map of Toledo, 1958 Print
    1933 Map of Toledo, 1958 Print
    1933 Toledo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Toledo, Clark County, and others.

  2. 1933 Map of Toledo, 1966 Print
    1933 Map of Toledo, 1966 Print
    1933 Toledo
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Toledo, Clark County, and others.

  3. 1938 Map of Toledo
    1938 Map of Toledo
    1938 Toledo
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Toledo, Clark County, and others.

  4. 1938 Map of Toledo
    1938 Map of Toledo
    1938 Toledo
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Toledo, Clark County, and others.

  5. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  6. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  7. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  8. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  9. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  10. 1984 Map of Charleston South, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Charleston South, 1985 Print
    1984 Charleston South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston, including Coles County, Cumberland County, and others.

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